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House roll call 350 · 98th Congress · Sep 29, 1983

To pass S. J. RES. 159, a measure authorizing the further participation of U.S. Armed forces in the multinational peacekeeping force in lebanon. (motion passed)

On Sep 29, 1983, the House voted 253–156 (SJR 159). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 124–130, Republicans 131–27. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 151 members voted against their own party.

During the 98th Congress (1983–1984), Ronald Reagan was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Yes
253
No
156
Did not vote
27
Date
Sep 29, 1983

By party

  • Republicans131 yes · 27 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Democrats124 yes · 130 no · 18 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 71 more.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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